I don’t think arbitrage is worth it - it’s kind of like the baby step into STRs that hook people into taking all the risk and doing all the work and missing out on 2 of the 3 reasons to invest in real estate: tax benefits and appreciation.much much better to buy and own your own STRs.  

What kind of deals do you specialize in?

You need to demonstrate a substantial investment ($100K+}, a solid business plan indicating your ability to support yourself along with any family members, as well as the projection of hiring US persons within 5 years.  

It kind of seems like a no-brainer now, thank you for helping me to see my value!

It's not the data or the asset classes; it's you.You are often your biggest roadblock.Considering this and looking at your journey differently, you can break the stalemate.If you are new and want advice, you must be open to ALL advice, not just the kind that supports your first idea or asset class.

I will play devil's advocate and mention what kind of properties you may get creatively.

That’s kind of high to me and a lot out of the insurance claim money that wouldn’t go towards repairs. 

Quote from @Zach Matson: Quote from @Bill Le: Hey Zach, I tried to look into this as well before and it's kind of all over the place.

ya I dont know for sure.. kind of lost touch when Peer st went under.. there is another one like peer st.. 

He would have to sell $25M+ to get that kind of income.That's not what I read, "I am planning to build a business to replace my income in couple of years".